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circonstance
/siʁkɔ̃stɑ̃s/
circumstance
La circonstance a changé son décision.
The circumstance changed her decision.
formal
A particular set of conditions or facts that influence a situation
Les circonstances de l'accident sont encore inconnues.
The circumstances of the accident are still unknown.
Often used in formal or written contexts to describe external influencing factors
Collocations
en circonstancein circumstances
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'circonstance' for formal writing or to describe complex influencing factors in a situation.
Word Origin
From Old French, influenced by Latin 'circumstantia'
Usage Notes
Formal contexts, often in writing or official speech
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais